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Whiteville, TN


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Whiteville, Tennessee

Whiteville, Tennessee, in Hardeman county, is 27 miles SW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 52 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 3,148 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Whiteville

In Whiteville, about 12% of adults are married. People in Whiteville are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whiteville had a median family income of $28,603. People say that Whiteville is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Whiteville folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Whiteville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Whiteville that were owner-occupied was 66%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Whiteville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Whiteville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWhiteville Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Whiteville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Whiteville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Whiteville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Whiteville, TN

Comparing Whiteville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57

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